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I've been looking at first cars. I've looked at VW R32'S (Father owns one, it's in the garage with the supercharger out at the moment, but I am very familiar with the car.), WRX STI's, Evo's, Datsun 510's and 240z's, s14's (usdm), rx-7's (the newer and older one's, but I was shot down by my dad on that, but I still look), miata's, bmw m3's (Shot down by my dad so quick it was crazy), and finally toyota supra's. With the supra's though, I mainly look at the mkiii's. Out of all these cars, what do you think? What's a personal pick of your own? Right now I have a budget that should be up to 15k. My parent's are helping me with buying it which is why I have the budget I have. Appreciate any opinions given, Thanks!
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Honestly, if I could manage to afford it I'd go with the R32, they're insanely nice imo.
Plus, since he's a fan you might be able to get some brownie points.
I'd assume he'd be more eager to help pay if he knows that his interests are being passed down. I think so anyway.
Plus, since he's a fan you might be able to get some brownie points.
I'd assume he'd be more eager to help pay if he knows that his interests are being passed down. I think so anyway.
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imgur wrote Honestly, if I could manage to afford it I'd go with the R32, they're insanely nice imo.
Plus, since he's a fan you might be able to get some brownie points.
I'd assume he'd be more eager to help pay if he knows that his interests are being passed down. I think so anyway.
Yea he said he'd do an R32. He actually says he plans to give me his when I ma old enough. The reason he hasn't given it to me is because it's a fast, heavily modified car. Stage 4 Vortech Supercharger, cams, ported and polished, piston and rods, full on supersprint exhaust, lightened flywheel, a second fuel pump and more. It sounds [ Register or Signin to view external links. ] though. I do know it's fast enough to beat a stock gallardo. Right now we're kinda rehabilitating the car. It started to sit as the clutch was slipping and we didn't want the problem to get worse. Eventually after starting to somewhat daily drive it (the honda pilot was starting to junk out and he couldn't afford to repair it) we came home one day and noticed a funny noise being made. My dad assumed it was the pulley, but then soon thought the supercharger was blown after some snooping. It was still driven a bit after that due to necessity (honda was dropping dead when stopping at lights for example), but finally, one day after another bad rainstorm and sitting for awhile, when we came out to move it so we could get the lawnmower and wash the car, the fuel pump didn't prime. Turns out to be the fuse but the fuse blows everytime the car is started. My dad think's water hasn't dried up somewhere and is shorting it. Either way, we got the supercharger off to find out it was a loose pulley and that the belt had jumped. Supercharger = fine. Oh main that was a happy day. We're replacing the oil return hose and the idle pulley (I think, I know we are taking it off tomorrow).
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ProJimmyRustler wrote Get one of these.
Karmann Ghia
Its a great classic car.
If you are in the UK or Europe, then get a Toyota Hilux
I think I know of someone who owns one where my mom lives, may consider this, thanks!
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xClouD wroteimgur wrote Honestly, if I could manage to afford it I'd go with the R32, they're insanely nice imo.
Plus, since he's a fan you might be able to get some brownie points.
I'd assume he'd be more eager to help pay if he knows that his interests are being passed down. I think so anyway.
Yea he said he'd do an R32. He actually says he plans to give me his soon. The reason he hasn't given it to me is because it's a fast, heavily modified car. Stage 4 Vortech Supercharger, cams, ported and polished, piston and rods, full on supersprint exhaust, lightened flywheel, a second fuel pump and more. It sounds [ Register or Signin to view external links. ] though. I do know it's fast enough to beat a stock gallardo. Right now we're kinda rehabilitating the car. It started to sit as the clutch was slipping and we didn't want the problem to get worse. Eventually after starting to somewhat daily drive it (the honda pilot was starting to junk out and he couldn't afford to repair it) we came home one day and noticed a funny noise being made. My dad assumed it was the pulley, but then soon thought the supercharger was blown after some snooping. It was still driven a bit after that due to necessity (honda was dropping dead when stopping at lights for example), but finally, one day after another bad rainstorm and sitting for awhile, when we came out to move it so we could get the lawnmower and wash the car, the fuel pump didn't prime. Turns out to be the fuse but the fuse blows everytime the car is started. My dad think's water hasn't dried up somewhere and is shorting it. Either way, we got the supercharger off to find out it was a loose pulley and that the belt had jumped. Supercharger = fine. Oh main that was a happy day. We're replacing the oil return hose and the idle pulley (I think, I know we are taking it off tomorrow).
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Well it certainly sounds like he knows what he's doing and you have some basic knowledge on the R32s. Not sure if something that quick would be a smart move for a 16 year old, both financially or just logically. Might be better for him to hang onto that for a few years until you get some experience under your belt, but that's just my option. I personally am very bias towards German vehicles. Primarily VW, so an R32 would be a dream for me. Fun to drive, fun to work on, built like a tank. Chat up your dad and see what you two and work out. Hopefully it is something that you're both happy with. Like I said, you dad's R32 might be a bit much for you. Glad to hear the supercharger is fine, good luck with the hose/pulley tomorrow. With any luck that will be the end of your problems.
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imgur wrotexClouD wroteimgur wrote Honestly, if I could manage to afford it I'd go with the R32, they're insanely nice imo.
Plus, since he's a fan you might be able to get some brownie points.
I'd assume he'd be more eager to help pay if he knows that his interests are being passed down. I think so anyway.
Yea he said he'd do an R32. He actually says he plans to give me his soon. The reason he hasn't given it to me is because it's a fast, heavily modified car. Stage 4 Vortech Supercharger, cams, ported and polished, piston and rods, full on supersprint exhaust, lightened flywheel, a second fuel pump and more. It sounds [ Register or Signin to view external links. ] though. I do know it's fast enough to beat a stock gallardo. Right now we're kinda rehabilitating the car. It started to sit as the clutch was slipping and we didn't want the problem to get worse. Eventually after starting to somewhat daily drive it (the honda pilot was starting to junk out and he couldn't afford to repair it) we came home one day and noticed a funny noise being made. My dad assumed it was the pulley, but then soon thought the supercharger was blown after some snooping. It was still driven a bit after that due to necessity (honda was dropping dead when stopping at lights for example), but finally, one day after another bad rainstorm and sitting for awhile, when we came out to move it so we could get the lawnmower and wash the car, the fuel pump didn't prime. Turns out to be the fuse but the fuse blows everytime the car is started. My dad think's water hasn't dried up somewhere and is shorting it. Either way, we got the supercharger off to find out it was a loose pulley and that the belt had jumped. Supercharger = fine. Oh main that was a happy day. We're replacing the oil return hose and the idle pulley (I think, I know we are taking it off tomorrow).
Holy text wall.
Well it certainly sounds like he knows what he's doing and you have some basic knowledge on the R32s. Not sure if something that quick would be a smart move for a 16 year old, both financially or just logically. Might be better for him to hang onto that for a few years until you get some experience under your belt, but that's just my option. I personally am very bias towards German vehicles. Primarily VW, so an R32 would be a dream for me. Fun to drive, fun to work on, built like a tank. Chat up your dad and see what you two and work out. Hopefully it is something that you're both happy with. Like I said, you dad's R32 might be a bit much for you. Glad to hear the supercharger is fine, good luck with the hose/pulley tomorrow. With any luck that will be the end of your problems.
Thanks, Hopefully once we solve this fuel pump problem and fix the other problems this will be the end of his problems for a long while.
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I would get the vw. All the cars you listed are not good first cars. You need some experience before getting behind a car like those. You also got to remember those cars insurance is ridiculous. Insurance for my evo would be around $550 a month if i didn't have the deal i had.
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Kracka wrote I would get the vw. All the cars you listed are not good first cars. You need some experience before getting behind a car like those. You also got to remember those cars insurance is ridiculous. Insurance for my evo would be around $550 a month if i didn't have the deal i had.
That's one advantage we have with insurance. We get good rates as it's one of my dad's friends who owns an insurance agency we use. That's why when I presented those my dad had an open mind. Now my mom on the other hand pry would say no.
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VW R32 is a very nice car. not many were made and pulls like no other car! If its built right can be a absolute road beast
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